Mavericks' Naji Marshall: Coming off bench Saturday
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Marshall is not in the Mavericks' starting lineup against the Bulls on Saturday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.
Marshall will retreat to the bench Saturday due to P.J. Washington and Anthony Davis both returning to action Saturday. Marshall started in 11 of the Mavericks' last 12 games and averaged 22.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.3 steals over 36.4 minutes per game over that span.
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Mavericks' Kai Jones: Gets green light
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Jones (hip) will play Saturday against the Bulls.
Jones was able to shake off a questionable tag for this contest. Over his last five games, Jones has averaged 10.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Suiting up vs. Chicago
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Williams (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Williams should handle a decent workload in this contest, as he's again been deemed available despite dealing with lower back tightness. Williams has averaged 17.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 27.0 minutes since the beginning of March.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Remains out Saturday
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Gafford (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Gafford won't return to the floor Saturday for Dallas, as his absence will extend to 21 games due to a sprained right knee. The next opportunity for the 26-year-old big man to return to the floor will be Monday against the Nets.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Cleared to play Saturday
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Martin (hip) will play Saturday against the Bulls.
Martin, who was previously considered probable, doesn't have any reported restrictions for this contest. In six appearances with his new team, Martin has averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.7 steals in 18.8 minutes.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Good to go Saturday
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Davis (adductor) will play Saturday against the Bulls.
As expected, Davis will shake off a probable tag to suit up for this contest. He's been quiet in his last two appearances, averaging 13.5 points on 39.3 percent shooting from the field.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Will play vs. Chicago
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Washington (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Bulls, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Washington will return to the floor Saturday after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 26-year-old veteran is averaging career-high numbers in points (14.8), rebounds (7.9), assists (2.3) and steals (1.2) while shooting 44.7 percent from the floor and 37.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Not playing Saturday
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Lively (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Lively has been ramping up his activity and is in the final stages of his recovery from a right ankle injury that has kept him out of action since Jan. 14. He's not quite ready to return Saturday. Still, his next chance to play is Monday against the Nets.
Jones (hip) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Jones sustained the left hip contusion during Thursday's win over the Magic, and he played only seven minutes before exiting to the locker room. If the big man is sidelined Saturday, Anthony Davis (adductor) and Dwight Powell could shoulder the workload at center, especially if P.J. Washington (ankle) is sidelined.
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Mavericks' Dereck Lively: Unlikely to play vs. Chicago
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Lively (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Lively has been dealing with a right ankle injury and hasn't played since Jan. 14. Even though he's been ramping up of late and even practiced with the Texas Legends of the G League earlier this month, it seems he's not ready to return to action yet. If he is ruled out, Lively's next chance to play will come against the Nets on Monday.
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Mavericks' P.J. Washington: Questionable with ankle sprain
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Washington is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bulls due to a left ankle sprain.
Washington is in jeopardy of missing a third consecutive game Saturday due to the injury. Naji Marshall would likely continue to start if Washington remains sidelined against Chicago. Over his last 11 starts, Marshall has averaged 22.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals in 37.3 minutes.
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Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Doubtful for Saturday
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Gafford (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Gafford has been dealing with a right knee sprain for quite some time, and the doubtful tag suggests there's a big chance the big man will miss his 21st straight contest. Gafford hasn't played since Feb. 10.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Will likely play against Chicago
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Davis (adductor) has been listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls.
Davis continues to manage his adductor injury, but he's trending toward playing Saturday in Chicago. The superstar big man is coming off a rough shooting performance in Thursday's win against the Magic, going 5-for-19 from the floor. However, he still finished the game with 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal against Orlando.
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Mavericks' Caleb Martin: Likely to play against Chicago
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Martin is probable for Saturday's game against the Bulls with a right hip strain.
Martin recently sat out five consecutive games due to the injury, but he's expected to be available Saturday. Across six outings since landing in Dallas, the veteran swingman has averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.7 steals in 18.8 minutes.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Probable to play Saturday
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Williams (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Williams continues to work through lower back tightness, but he doesn't appear to be in jeopardy of missing Saturday's game. He's seen his minutes and responsibilities increase due to injuries to Kyrie Irving (knee) and Dante Exum (hand). Since the beginning of March, Williams has averaged 17.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 27.0 minutes.
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Mavericks' Brandon Williams: Solid stat line off bench Thursday
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Williams notched 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals across 27 minutes during Thursday's 101-92 victory over the Magic.
Williams posted his third consecutive game with double-digit points during an efficient outing Thursday. Additionally, the 25-year-old recorded team-high marks in assists and swipes. The two-way guard has received an increased role due to Kyrie Irving (knee) and Dante Exum (hand) being sidelined. Williams is averaging 17.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 steals across 27.0 minutes per game over 10 outings (two starts) in March.
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Mavericks' Jaden Hardy: Solid display off bench
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Hardy finished Thursday's 101-92 win over the Magic with 22 points (7-12 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and three rebounds over 20 minutes.
Hardy was one of several Dallas players who posted a solid line coming off the bench, and this 22-point output was his second-best output since the All-Star break. He's been on a solid run of play recently, scoring 15 or more points in three of his last five outings and averaging 13.0 points per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the floor in that span.
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Mavericks' Anthony Davis: Poor shooting display in win
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Davis provided 15 points (5-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 101-92 win over Orlando.
Davis didn't have his best shooting performance in this game, going 5-for-19 from the field and failing to get into any kind of rhythm offensively. The star big man has been limited to only three games in a Mavs uniform, averaging 17.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in those outings.
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Mavericks' Klay Thompson: Another low-scoring effort
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Thompson recorded 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and four rebounds across 26 minutes during Thursday's 101-92 victory over Orlando.
Thompson failed to reach the 15-point mark for the third straight game, and for the fifth time in his previous seven, so there's no doubt the veteran sharpshooter has been struggling. Even though he posted a solid shooting line in this win, shooting 50 percent from the floor and beyond the arc, the Mavericks need him to score at a higher rate, particularly with how depleted they are due to injuries. Thompson is averaging 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game over his last 10 appearances.
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